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Karima Bennoune on Helping Artists, Cultural Workers Escape Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan

Soterios J Johnson — September 07, 2021 - 12:02pm

With the end of the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan and the quick takeover of that nation by the Taliban, advocates fear a terrible backslide in human rights and civil society there. In this episode, 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Law professor Karima Bennoune discusses her work in the international effort to help evacuate vulnerable cultural workers from Afghanistan, religious fundamentalisms as political movements and how human rights advocates can move forward in a country ruled by the Taliban.

Weekender: Spring into Spring Arts

Jamie Sara Gelfond — April 03, 2025 - 10:06am

This weekend, lots of music, exhibitions and even a party. Make reservations for upcoming events.

Weekender: The Sun is Out, New Art is In

Jamie Sara Gelfond — February 27, 2025 - 10:43am

Le Jazz Hot Quartet plays in the style and spirit of Django Reinhardt for noon concert

Thursday, Feb. 27, 12:05 p.m., Recital Hall at Ann E. Pitzer Center

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Unveils Maria Manetti Shrem Art District: A Bold New Era for the Arts

Karen Michele Nikos — January 27, 2025 - 9:19am

The University of California, Davis, ushered in a new era for the arts with the grand opening of the Maria Manetti Shrem Art District — a vibrant hub designed to expand creativity, innovation and collaboration on campus and beyond.

Manetti Shrem Museum Presents 20th Century Collection, California Artists in Expansive Fall Season

Karen Michele Nikos — September 04, 2024 - 9:53am

Two new exhibitions opening Sept.

Alumni in the Arts: Passing Along a Native Tradition; Alum Working in City Arts Program

Karen Michele Nikos — January 30, 2024 - 11:21am

See how alumni artists are serving their communities.

For the Art Lover on Your Gift List, Check out These 51�ԹϺ�� Davis and Regional Sources

Karen Michele Nikos — December 04, 2023 - 1:33pm

The 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Gorman Museum of Native American Art, newly reopened this fall in a larger venue than previous years, offers Native American- made and sourced gifts. They specialize in art cards from across North America by known and emerging Native American and First Nations artists. They also offer blankets, throws and pillows from Eighth Generation and Totem Design House; cards and basketballs by Trickster; balms, salves, soaps and lotions by Medicine of the People and Bison Naturals; notebooks and journals;

Weekender: Visual Artist Speaks on the Digital World; A Procession About Earth and Sky

Karen Michele Nikos — November 30, 2023 - 10:36am

A speaker on digital world and arts; a game and procession; upcoming holiday events section.

Weekender: Flute Concerts, AI in Art, Free Film in Davis

Karen Michele Nikos — November 02, 2023 - 11:06am

With concerts, talks and exhibitions, there is much to do now through the weekend at 51�ԹϺ�� Davis and the region.

Lunchable: Visit 'Young, Gifted and Black' Exhibition at Manetti Shrem Museum

Karen Michele Nikos — September 07, 2022 - 2:50pm

Young, Gifted and Black — with 51 contemporary artworks made in the last 35 years — arrived this summer at the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at a moment of unprecedented visibility for Black artists